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The Hobart Hurricanes delivered a commanding performance to defeat the Sydney Thunder by six wickets in Match 29 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 at Bellerive Oval. Hurricanes restricted the Thunder to a decent score, beforꦆe chasing down the target with 19 balls to spare.
Sydney Thunder set a challenging target
Batting first, Sydney Thunder posted a competitive 164/6 in their 20 overs, anchored by a captain’s knock from David Warner. The veteran opener scored a brilliant 88 off 66 balls, laced with seven boundaries, showcasing his trademark precision and composure. Contributions from Sam Billings (28 off 15) and Oliver Davies (17 off 17) provided some late imp𒅌etus to the innings.
The Hurricanes’ bowlers displayed mixed results, with Riley Meredith emerging as the standout performer, claiming 2 wickets for 30 runs in his full quota of four overs. Billy Stanlake (1/25) and Chris Jordan (1/24) were effective in stifling the Thunder’s scoring rate, while Nikhil Chaudhary chipped in with a cruc🐻ial wicket during his solitary over.
Tim David’s heroics seal the deal for Hurricanes
Chasing 165, the Hobart Hurricanes began their innings with a flurry of quick runs. Although the top order contributed in bursts—Matthew Wade (13 off 5) and Mitchell Owen (13 off 6) provided a brisk start—it was Tim David’s exceptional knock that turned the game🐷 in the Hurricanes൲’ favor.
David hammered an unbeaten 68 off just 38 deliveries, smashing four boundaries and six towering sixes to dismantle the Thunder’s bowling attack. He found support in Nikhil Chaudhary (29 off 23) and Chris Jordan (18 off 13), who ensured th🎃e chase stayed on track. The Hurricanes reached the target in just 16.5 overs, securing their fourth win of the season.
The Thunder bowlers had an off day, with Mohammad Hasnain conceding 49 runs in his three overs. George Garton and Tom Andrews were the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets and one wicket, respect🌸ively, but their efforts proved insufficient to contain the Hurricanes’ aggressive batting lineup.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
W🌊inning the game with a six, classic Tim David! | |
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL)
TIM DAVID MADNESS IN BBL – 68* runs from just 36 balls in the run chase for Hobart 🔥
– Great news for RCB in IPL.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
An another Masterstroke by
TIM DESTRUCTIVE DAVID 68(38)* ❤️🔥💥 we got a jackpot at 3CR 💯
— ᴅᴋ (@coach_dk19)
Tim David back in form, just couple of months before IPL. Greౠat news for RCB, as he will start his 2nd stint with RCB this Marchꦬ. # IPL
— Sheeraz Shamsi (@shamsi_sheeraz)
Tim David smas🦂hed back to🌞 back sixes against Muhammad Hasnain.
— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞 (@CallMeSheri1)
I am not saying Bethell is not doing wওell now, and Tim David is batting well. From first I am saying it , Just p🎀lay Devdutt/Swastik at 3 and start Tim David at 7. If we lose badly and DDP, Swastik, and David all fail, then bring in Bethell.
— Sai (@akakrcb6)
Tim David Dajjal let's go… Another monster knock. Sixes landing on roofs. Last game 62*(28) & today 68*(38) both when the team desperately needed him to finish.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan)
WELL PLAYED, TIM DAVID! 👏
– Tim David played a fantastic innings and remains unbeaten on 68* off 38 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. From 22* (21) to 68* (38) what an incredible batting from David in the BBL 14! 🔥
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1)
Tim David single-handedly destroyed Sydney🔯 Thunder, scored 68* from🍒 38 balls.
— Sheeraz Shamsi (@shamsi_sheeraz)
Tim David .. You Beauty 👌👌❤❤
— Troll_4_Love (@Troll_4_Love)
